Published on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Compacted soil occurs when particles are tightly packed, reducing porosity and limiting air, water, and nutrient movement to the roots. This can happen because of heavy machinery or foot traffic, working with wet soil, clay soil composition, and a lack of organic matter. Compacted soil is bad for your lawn because it restricts essential resources, weakens grass, and leads to poor drainage, resulting in a soggy, disease-prone lawn with shallow roots. To address compaction, schedule an aeration...
